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The Effect of Premarital Sex on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and High Risk Behaviors in Women.

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: infections. The average duration of premarital sex in the study participants was 1.66 years (SD of 2.61 years). Women with longer duration of premarital sex had higher odds of HIV-1, HSV-2 and other STIs. Moreover, women with longer duration of premarital sex were more likely to report multiple sexual partners. These findings highlight the importance of a lengthy period of premarital sex as a public health issue. STIs prevention programs in sub-Saharan Africa should address factors leading to a longer period of premarital sex in women.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Musie S Ghebremichael, Matthew D Finkelman

Institutions: Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green